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CAD-308 SA

Hybrid Stereo Power Amplifier

Operation and Installation Manual

NOTE: 

Please read this manual carefully before installing your new amplifier into your stereo system. It

contains important set up and installation information as well as safety warnings regarding high AC voltage
inside the chassis.

Summary of Contents for CAD-308 SA

Page 1: ...and Installation Manual NOTE Please read this manual carefully before installing your new amplifier into your stereo system It contains important set up and installation information as well as safety warnings regarding high AC voltage inside the chassis ...

Page 2: ...ment voltage for the tubes and for the solid state output devices The best feature of the CAD 308 SA is its spacious and powerful sonic presentation The 12AU7 triode tubes 5814 Joint Army Navy JAN military surplus vacuum tubes may be substituted we have used in the driver stage are considered to be some of the very finest sounding dual triode tubes Please read the instruction manual so that you ar...

Page 3: ...sformer 200 continuous commercial duty cycle 225 VA rating Tubes 2 12AU7 dual triodes 5814 Joint Army Navy JAN surplus tubes may be substituted Power Supply Three stage full wave rectification center tapped pi network with filter choke fully regulated AC Power Requirements 100 130 volts AC 50 60 Hz at 240 watts 200 245 volts AC 50 60 Hz at 240 watts Internal Wiring EE Teflon dielectric Silver wire...

Page 4: ...l feature WARNING MAKE NO ATTEMPT TO PUT THE AMPLIFIER IN SERVICE WITH THE COVER OFF CONTACT WITH THE AC VOLTAGE INSIDE THE CHASSIS CAN BE FATAL Shipping and Packing All our shipping cartons have been especially designed to protect their contents and special care has been taken to prevent damage under normal conditions Mishandling should be evident upon inspection of the shipping container If dama...

Page 5: ...hout ventilation as the amp will overheat Rack mounting or similar installs are possible if the cabinet is well ventilated or has forced air cooling with a fan Power Requirements The CAD 308 SA is designed to operate from AC house current mains The design voltage is 120 Volts AC at 50 60 Hz Export units have settings for 100 200 220 240 Volts AC at 50 60 Hz Interconnect Cables The RCA interconnect...

Page 6: ... up for _ hour in daily use Operate LED s These blue LED s light up after the CAD 308 SA is fully warmed up and ready to operate The delay time is about one minute Output Level Meters The dual front panel output level meters show the relative output level in watts These are average level meters and will respond to longer time constant signals We have chosen to have average level meters since these...

Page 7: ...onday through Friday at 919 355 0010 We value your opinions and suggestions as well Thanks again for buying a Cary Audio Design component for your home stereo Replacing the Input Driver Tubes If you ever need to change an input driver tube or you wish to try other brands for sound quality reasons unplug the amplifier before opening the cabinet We suggest that you change both of the 12AU7 or 5814 t...

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